煎せん

noun, suffix, counter

infusing (tea); infusion

Bound form used in compounds and as a counter for infusions of tea. Not used as a standalone noun in modern Japanese.

• このお茶ちゃは二に煎せん目めが一いち番ばんおいしい。

  This tea is best on the second infusion.

• 急きゅう須すに茶ちゃ葉ばを入いれて一いっ煎せん目めを注そそぐ。

  Put tea leaves in the pot and pour the first infusion.